Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server
CVE-2011-3123

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Infosphere Datastage
Infosphere Information Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2011

What is CVE-2011-3123?

The vulnerability exists in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 8.5 and 8.5.0.1, primarily on Unix and Linux systems. It stems from the use of weak permissions for certain files, which can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions, posing a significant security risk for organizations using these versions of InfoSphere.

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24030333
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21504279
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http://secunia.com/advisories/45036
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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